Wednesday, May 22, 2013
CI: Lucia’s Coming Out Party For Maricruz Is A Knock-Down, Drag-Out
Capítulo 7
Parte 1
As Viewerville returns poolside at the Narvaez hacienda, Octavio is complaining
to Lucia for putting together a party when she knows very well that Maricruz
has no idea how to behave in public. Lucia
sweetly suggests it would be good for her to learn and she’ll help Maricruz
prepare for her er… ‘entry into local society’.
Tav, as slack-jawed naive as Mari, believes Lucia’s sincerity act and
thanks her. After he leaves, Lucia tells
herself that she’ll help teach that upstart trash how to be worse and worse
each and every day there.
Abue Ramiro tells India Maria that he is worried about Maricruz being used and abused by that family of rico’s. Maria promises to look out for her at the Big House. Viewerville suffers through elderly flirtation and then Maria leaves to buy some things in town.
Tav goes up to the bedroom where Maricruz is playing around with curlers in her hair. Tav tells her he knows about the party and she’ll finally have some fun around there. Mari tells him she doesn’t want him dancing with the other young women there. He tells her she’ll be the prettiest one there and he’ll only have eyes for her. They get into smooching mood and let nature take its rambling course…..
Maricruz comes to visit Ramiro later that morning. She excitedly tells him about the party that Lucia is throwing for her and how she’s been so kind, lending her some of her nice things so she can dress up and dance with Hubby in style. Don Miguel’s wife even calls her “Cuñada” now. Oh, says Abue, she’s a princess and it’s been her destiny all along. “—Hmmm. Maybe I misjudged these people after all.” Talk turns to her mother and how she educated herself and learned to speak properly, then went off and met and married Mariacruz’s daddy; that the happy couple moved away to the big city, but that she wrote telling him how badly things were going with her marriage; how she came back home with Mari in her arms when she couldn’t live with dallying Daddy tho’ he swore he never cheated on her once; and that despite all the letters Daddy wrote Ramiro left them unanswered because he promised her mother when she was dying from pneumonia, never to let the man near Maricruz again.
Maria loses track of Soli while they’re at the market. Useless Ewwwwsebio has zeroed in on her though and is getting evermore friendly with her. Useless offers to share his candy with Soli. Although as we know, liquor is quicker but the candy is handy and just as dandy for the plans this kind of child molester is making. It is a dumb move since one of Ofelia’s friends from town, who sees them together again, decides this guy’s been two-timing Ofelia too long and heads off to give Ofelia the heads up on her low-down boyfriend.
Lucia, as we’ve noted, has other plans for Maricruz. And Saturday night she makes sure to give her instructions to her very willing partner in crime, Ofelia, to put hideous bows and whatnot on Mari’s dress. “—Make sure the trash looks like…trash!” “--I’ll make it as gaudy as possible.” (What? You mean it isn’t already?) Oh. Instead of just Big Bird it’s now gonna make her look like Big Bird in drag trawling for johns.
The next morning, Tav (having learned his lesson) wakes Mari up to let her know he’s off to the fields to supervise the planting. Hopefully they’ll have a terrific harvest [cosecha] and can pay off the mortgage [hipoteca]. Mari gets a quick lesson in Basic Farming Econ 101. [Note to Mari: listen well as we are certain this will come in handy one day.] They continue building casota’s in the sky and are happy as pigs in mud. FF>>
Meanwhile, Soli is falling for Useless’s schemes and remembers her recent time spent with him. (Ughhhh! Where did I put my Pepto?)
At the same time, Mari is in the kitchen helping make lunch? for the family with Maria and Santa and chatting away, bonding with the people she’s most comfortable with. FF>>
A bit later, Lucia presents Mari with her dress and her pair of outdated, garishly clashing silver super-high heels which most sensible, well-heeled women wouldn’t dare walk in, let alone a young girl who has never even worn flats! (Lucia, dahhhlink, I am thinking a fifteenth-century witch-burning might do your soul some good.) Lucia then tells the doubting Mari that they are a perfect match and must be worn with the dress. Lucia adds a bit more S-I-L wifely advice to top things off, reminding Maricruz the other young women there are all interested in stealing Tav away from her and that Tav is more than willing to oblige them. Therefore, she must keep them away from Tav, no matter what! If she sees any of them dancing with him at the party, she should go after the offending female and let her know what’s what! And, as Lucia even did once herself, Mari might even give the cheeky broad a slap upside the head for good measure!
Abue Ramiro tells India Maria that he is worried about Maricruz being used and abused by that family of rico’s. Maria promises to look out for her at the Big House. Viewerville suffers through elderly flirtation and then Maria leaves to buy some things in town.
Tav goes up to the bedroom where Maricruz is playing around with curlers in her hair. Tav tells her he knows about the party and she’ll finally have some fun around there. Mari tells him she doesn’t want him dancing with the other young women there. He tells her she’ll be the prettiest one there and he’ll only have eyes for her. They get into smooching mood and let nature take its rambling course…..
Maricruz comes to visit Ramiro later that morning. She excitedly tells him about the party that Lucia is throwing for her and how she’s been so kind, lending her some of her nice things so she can dress up and dance with Hubby in style. Don Miguel’s wife even calls her “Cuñada” now. Oh, says Abue, she’s a princess and it’s been her destiny all along. “—Hmmm. Maybe I misjudged these people after all.” Talk turns to her mother and how she educated herself and learned to speak properly, then went off and met and married Mariacruz’s daddy; that the happy couple moved away to the big city, but that she wrote telling him how badly things were going with her marriage; how she came back home with Mari in her arms when she couldn’t live with dallying Daddy tho’ he swore he never cheated on her once; and that despite all the letters Daddy wrote Ramiro left them unanswered because he promised her mother when she was dying from pneumonia, never to let the man near Maricruz again.
Maria loses track of Soli while they’re at the market. Useless Ewwwwsebio has zeroed in on her though and is getting evermore friendly with her. Useless offers to share his candy with Soli. Although as we know, liquor is quicker but the candy is handy and just as dandy for the plans this kind of child molester is making. It is a dumb move since one of Ofelia’s friends from town, who sees them together again, decides this guy’s been two-timing Ofelia too long and heads off to give Ofelia the heads up on her low-down boyfriend.
Lucia, as we’ve noted, has other plans for Maricruz. And Saturday night she makes sure to give her instructions to her very willing partner in crime, Ofelia, to put hideous bows and whatnot on Mari’s dress. “—Make sure the trash looks like…trash!” “--I’ll make it as gaudy as possible.” (What? You mean it isn’t already?) Oh. Instead of just Big Bird it’s now gonna make her look like Big Bird in drag trawling for johns.
The next morning, Tav (having learned his lesson) wakes Mari up to let her know he’s off to the fields to supervise the planting. Hopefully they’ll have a terrific harvest [cosecha] and can pay off the mortgage [hipoteca]. Mari gets a quick lesson in Basic Farming Econ 101. [Note to Mari: listen well as we are certain this will come in handy one day.] They continue building casota’s in the sky and are happy as pigs in mud. FF>>
Meanwhile, Soli is falling for Useless’s schemes and remembers her recent time spent with him. (Ughhhh! Where did I put my Pepto?)
At the same time, Mari is in the kitchen helping make lunch? for the family with Maria and Santa and chatting away, bonding with the people she’s most comfortable with. FF>>
A bit later, Lucia presents Mari with her dress and her pair of outdated, garishly clashing silver super-high heels which most sensible, well-heeled women wouldn’t dare walk in, let alone a young girl who has never even worn flats! (Lucia, dahhhlink, I am thinking a fifteenth-century witch-burning might do your soul some good.) Lucia then tells the doubting Mari that they are a perfect match and must be worn with the dress. Lucia adds a bit more S-I-L wifely advice to top things off, reminding Maricruz the other young women there are all interested in stealing Tav away from her and that Tav is more than willing to oblige them. Therefore, she must keep them away from Tav, no matter what! If she sees any of them dancing with him at the party, she should go after the offending female and let her know what’s what! And, as Lucia even did once herself, Mari might even give the cheeky broad a slap upside the head for good measure!
Maricruz gets herself ready and practices walking in heels, without much luck. When Tav gets home that afternoon and gets a load of the tramp-in-training attire, he’s saucer-eyed and drop-jawed impactado to the max. She’s got on the hot yellow dress, now with ginormous orange bows and her garishly chunky silver heels. Around her neck she’s wearing a deep greenish-black necklace with stones the size of golf balls. Her hair is pulled back off her face but still wild as a horse’s mane, and she’s wearing thick, hideous green eye shadow. Maricruz appears to be anything but the picture of understated and tasteful.
Tav drags Mari in front of the mirror. No way he’s going to let her go to the party looking like carnival clown, he yells at her! She, on the other hand having been duly coached by SIL Lucia, sees nothing wrong in showing off her silk finery beside her hubby and accuses him of wanting to keep her locked up there just so he can dance with all the young girls that have been invited. So, if she can’t go then he won’t be going either, she yells back at him. There’s a fight to get through the door. Tav eventually wins out and makes Mari stay put while he goes to discuss the situation with Lucia, in whom he is totally disillusioned.
Yes, says Lucia to her BIL, honeyed words dripping from her lying lips, she offered her sound advice but Mari wanted the bows and those shoes and wouldn’t listen to reason! “--Oh, she can’t be taught all she needs to know in two days! Be patient.” She’s not embarrassed by her? “--No. Who cares what others say, she’s not going to know the difference anyway. Besides she’s so enthused about the party.” But after all, says Lucia, he married the girl knowing she wasn’t socially savvy and totally uncontrollable. What could he expect, right? Now feeling guilty after believing he’s guilty of all Lucia’s laid on him, Tav goes back to their bedroom and tells Maricruz not to worry, that they’ll go to the party together after all. She asks him to promise he will only dance with her at the party and he does. (Ruh-roh alert!)
Miguel questions Lucia about the squabbling he heard. Not to worry, let her handle things. It’s going to get a bit loud and very interesting here shortly, she says. He starts to have second thoughts but she sweet talks Mr. Putty-In-Her-Hands into leaving things to her as she’s suggested. SWAK!
Back in their bedroom, Tav now duly chastened, apologizes to Mari and gets ready. He comes out of the shower (wildly wet and wonderfully attired himself) and does a little background research on his own. He learns that Lucia chose the dress and Ofelia added the bows when Lucia asked her to. And yes, Lucia chose the shoes for Mari--rather than the other way around--he finds out, but this babe-alicious beefcake’s mental synapses don’t connect here when they should. (Such is the lot of the unlucky and unwitting gálan.) Ok. Since she’s so happy with them, he’ll suck it up and brave it out for her.
Back in their bedroom, Tav now duly chastened, apologizes to Mari and gets ready. He comes out of the shower (wildly wet and wonderfully attired himself) and does a little background research on his own. He learns that Lucia chose the dress and Ofelia added the bows when Lucia asked her to. And yes, Lucia chose the shoes for Mari--rather than the other way around--he finds out, but this babe-alicious beefcake’s mental synapses don’t connect here when they should. (Such is the lot of the unlucky and unwitting gálan.) Ok. Since she’s so happy with them, he’ll suck it up and brave it out for her.
Ramiro motions to Soledad that he’s worried she’s going to fly the nest eventually also. FF>>
Useless tells his bar buddy how well his plan is coming along. “—I never make a mistake when it comes to women and Solita is going to fall in just a little bit!” Bar Buddy warns him that she’s under age and fooling around with her could get him in a hell of a jam with the law. Ol’ Useless scoffs at that. “--That won’t be a problem in these parts. Who’s going to come to her defense? The old man? That ignorant sister of her?” She’s nothing but a river rat, town trash. But, says Bar Buddy, her sister is married to Don Octavio who’s rich and powerful (--and part owner of the place he works for we might add). That could be a problem for him if he does anything to Soldedad that he shouldn’t. Useless guffaws. “—Ha! That marriage isn’t going to last much longer, I can guarantee you that!”
While waiting for Tav and Mari to come down to the party Lucia greets Severe Simone. Why hasn’t Octavio come down yet? “--Oh, a little newlywed problem.” “--You can’t mean she’ll be here with him?” Well, yeah, says Lucia, or the party would be all for nothing. She tells Simone to get ready for the big show. “—It’s going to get very interesting here shortly.” “--What have you contrived [fraguar=hatch, to think up, conceive] Lucia???!!!”
End parte 1
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Parte 2
Tav tries one more time to get Mari to at least consider taking off the bows. No, she likes them. Fine, then, he says and remembers to give Mari her wedding ring. (At least it’s gold. Thankfully, she doesn’t bite it to check.) He breathes in a deeeeeeep breath and takes her downstairs to the Torture Hour with the [jauría de lobos] “pack of wolves” poolside.
A few moments later, the happy couple appears. Everyone gets a good gander and either makes a mental guffaw or a mental gasp, depending. Mari bites her nails nervously as Lucia graciously makes her way over and then begins to introduce her to the invitees, who are knocked back by the trollopy toggery and share a commiserative raised eyebrow, if not a snicker or two, with Lucia at Maricruz’s expense. (Viewerville is horrified until they realize that it doesn’t matter if it’s done behind her back or to her face since it all goes over her head……) The party gets going.
Simon watches the train wreck that is Maricruz like all the other guests and then joins Octavio at the refreshment table to give him emotional support. Tav justifies his choice by explaining that Mari is pure of heart and loves him for who he is and not for the wealth he supposedly has. Nobody’s arguing that, says Simone. Isn’t she in the mood to laugh at her like all the other guests have been? No Simone doesn’t seem to like the idea of humiliated Mari--even if she did marry the only man Simone’s ever loved. “—Things like that make me feel pity. –So, are you going to get drunk?” He’s seriously considering it, he tells her. Just then Lucia walks over to the two of them. And those pearly white fangs of hers are hard to keep masked with the huge smile she’s got on her face at the moment.
Lucia has been after Tav to dance with some of the female guests since there are not enough male guests. (Shall we take a show of hands to see how many of us think this was not intentional on Lucia’s part? I think not.) He dutifully refuses—not that he’s much in the mood anyway. Lucia keeps harassing, even pushing Severe Simone his way, but she refuses, not knowing how to dance and not anxious to make a spectacle of herself. Tav tells Lucia to cool it. She simply changes tack and starts to compliment him on how marvelous he looks after arriving back home so gaunt [demacrado] and sickly. Where’s Maricruz, he asks. Back at the food table, choking it down [atragantarse] like a starving child, she says smiling guilelessly at him and making the accompanying hand motions like Mari’s stuffing it down with both hands again, or eating like an animal out of the serving bowl.
Tav races off to look for Mari. Simon looks over at Lucia and with a schoolmarm frown. “—You frighten me, Lucia!” “--Oh, the show has scarcely begun!”
Viewerville beams over to the hut for more geriatric hijinks. FF>>FF>>
At the other side of the yard, a young lady talks a reluctant Octavio into dancing with her. Lucia notices and makes her move. “—The moment has arrived. ” Simone asks her what she’s going to do. Lucia is lost in thought. “—Ah, there’s the trash.” Maricruz, who’s given up on the heels and doubtlessly contemplating her blisters, is sitting on the stairs at the side of the long veranda, one shoe on and one shoe off. Lucia strides over to Mari on the steps and advises her that Hubby is doing the forbidden with one of the gals who’s got the hots for him. She can’t let that girl get away with disrespectin’ her like that! No way!
Mari dutifully marches over and pulls the girl off Tav, screaming like a banshee, and slaps her hard enough to knock her flat on her back. She starts for the gal’s face and hair when Tav pulls her off the girl and asks her what the heck’s gotten into her! He’s her husband Maricruz screams and she has no right to him! Lucia, you know that! “--Whaaaa? OMG! What a scandal Maricruz!!” Tav yells that the other woman’s to blame and then drags Mari into the house with him. Once inside, he and she have a scream-fest about her behavior which lasts all the way up the stairs. Happily for Lucia and Ofelia, all the guests are unable to avoid hearing it, either. “—I don’t want to go up there! I want to give her what she deserves!!”
Finally, with a great deal of effort he gets her onto the bed and gets her to shut up.
Outside Lucia pretends to be shocked, shocked, shocked!!! She’s got to apologize, she tells Miguel, and tell the guests she had no idea the girl was such a wild animal! Simon keeps mum about what she knows and guides Lucia out of the fray and away from the crowd.
Back on the veranda, Lucia tells Simon that this is just the beginning. She’s going to make it so evident that the trash is nothing but a little savage that Octavio will head straight to divorce court in no time at all.
Tav defends the young lady he was dancing with and tries reasoning with Maricruz, but she won’t accept his explanations. “—If you like her so much then why did you ever marry me???!!” “—That’s what I’m asking myself!! Why did I marry you????” Oh, she’s going to make it rough if she ever sees her again! She wouldn’t dare, says Tav. “—You’re mine! You belong to me!” “—If I decide to leave you, neither you or anybody else can force me to do otherwise!” “—Then I’ll kill myself!” He lets out a frustrated sigh. “—Only idiots react like that, Maricruz!” “—Well if I can’t be with you, then neither can she!” Righto, he says. "--Neither of you. I’m going to put an end to this ridiculous situation I’ve caused. I’m divorcing you.” (Cue the other shoe drop.) Cara de say-it-ain’t-so de one tearful Maricruz.
Useless tells his bar buddy how well his plan is coming along. “—I never make a mistake when it comes to women and Solita is going to fall in just a little bit!” Bar Buddy warns him that she’s under age and fooling around with her could get him in a hell of a jam with the law. Ol’ Useless scoffs at that. “--That won’t be a problem in these parts. Who’s going to come to her defense? The old man? That ignorant sister of her?” She’s nothing but a river rat, town trash. But, says Bar Buddy, her sister is married to Don Octavio who’s rich and powerful (--and part owner of the place he works for we might add). That could be a problem for him if he does anything to Soldedad that he shouldn’t. Useless guffaws. “—Ha! That marriage isn’t going to last much longer, I can guarantee you that!”
While waiting for Tav and Mari to come down to the party Lucia greets Severe Simone. Why hasn’t Octavio come down yet? “--Oh, a little newlywed problem.” “--You can’t mean she’ll be here with him?” Well, yeah, says Lucia, or the party would be all for nothing. She tells Simone to get ready for the big show. “—It’s going to get very interesting here shortly.” “--What have you contrived [fraguar=hatch, to think up, conceive] Lucia???!!!”
End parte 1
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Parte 2
Tav tries one more time to get Mari to at least consider taking off the bows. No, she likes them. Fine, then, he says and remembers to give Mari her wedding ring. (At least it’s gold. Thankfully, she doesn’t bite it to check.) He breathes in a deeeeeeep breath and takes her downstairs to the Torture Hour with the [jauría de lobos] “pack of wolves” poolside.
A few moments later, the happy couple appears. Everyone gets a good gander and either makes a mental guffaw or a mental gasp, depending. Mari bites her nails nervously as Lucia graciously makes her way over and then begins to introduce her to the invitees, who are knocked back by the trollopy toggery and share a commiserative raised eyebrow, if not a snicker or two, with Lucia at Maricruz’s expense. (Viewerville is horrified until they realize that it doesn’t matter if it’s done behind her back or to her face since it all goes over her head……) The party gets going.
Simon watches the train wreck that is Maricruz like all the other guests and then joins Octavio at the refreshment table to give him emotional support. Tav justifies his choice by explaining that Mari is pure of heart and loves him for who he is and not for the wealth he supposedly has. Nobody’s arguing that, says Simone. Isn’t she in the mood to laugh at her like all the other guests have been? No Simone doesn’t seem to like the idea of humiliated Mari--even if she did marry the only man Simone’s ever loved. “—Things like that make me feel pity. –So, are you going to get drunk?” He’s seriously considering it, he tells her. Just then Lucia walks over to the two of them. And those pearly white fangs of hers are hard to keep masked with the huge smile she’s got on her face at the moment.
Lucia has been after Tav to dance with some of the female guests since there are not enough male guests. (Shall we take a show of hands to see how many of us think this was not intentional on Lucia’s part? I think not.) He dutifully refuses—not that he’s much in the mood anyway. Lucia keeps harassing, even pushing Severe Simone his way, but she refuses, not knowing how to dance and not anxious to make a spectacle of herself. Tav tells Lucia to cool it. She simply changes tack and starts to compliment him on how marvelous he looks after arriving back home so gaunt [demacrado] and sickly. Where’s Maricruz, he asks. Back at the food table, choking it down [atragantarse] like a starving child, she says smiling guilelessly at him and making the accompanying hand motions like Mari’s stuffing it down with both hands again, or eating like an animal out of the serving bowl.
Tav races off to look for Mari. Simon looks over at Lucia and with a schoolmarm frown. “—You frighten me, Lucia!” “--Oh, the show has scarcely begun!”
Viewerville beams over to the hut for more geriatric hijinks. FF>>FF>>
At the other side of the yard, a young lady talks a reluctant Octavio into dancing with her. Lucia notices and makes her move. “—The moment has arrived. ” Simone asks her what she’s going to do. Lucia is lost in thought. “—Ah, there’s the trash.” Maricruz, who’s given up on the heels and doubtlessly contemplating her blisters, is sitting on the stairs at the side of the long veranda, one shoe on and one shoe off. Lucia strides over to Mari on the steps and advises her that Hubby is doing the forbidden with one of the gals who’s got the hots for him. She can’t let that girl get away with disrespectin’ her like that! No way!
Mari dutifully marches over and pulls the girl off Tav, screaming like a banshee, and slaps her hard enough to knock her flat on her back. She starts for the gal’s face and hair when Tav pulls her off the girl and asks her what the heck’s gotten into her! He’s her husband Maricruz screams and she has no right to him! Lucia, you know that! “--Whaaaa? OMG! What a scandal Maricruz!!” Tav yells that the other woman’s to blame and then drags Mari into the house with him. Once inside, he and she have a scream-fest about her behavior which lasts all the way up the stairs. Happily for Lucia and Ofelia, all the guests are unable to avoid hearing it, either. “—I don’t want to go up there! I want to give her what she deserves!!”
Finally, with a great deal of effort he gets her onto the bed and gets her to shut up.
Outside Lucia pretends to be shocked, shocked, shocked!!! She’s got to apologize, she tells Miguel, and tell the guests she had no idea the girl was such a wild animal! Simon keeps mum about what she knows and guides Lucia out of the fray and away from the crowd.
Back on the veranda, Lucia tells Simon that this is just the beginning. She’s going to make it so evident that the trash is nothing but a little savage that Octavio will head straight to divorce court in no time at all.
Tav defends the young lady he was dancing with and tries reasoning with Maricruz, but she won’t accept his explanations. “—If you like her so much then why did you ever marry me???!!” “—That’s what I’m asking myself!! Why did I marry you????” Oh, she’s going to make it rough if she ever sees her again! She wouldn’t dare, says Tav. “—You’re mine! You belong to me!” “—If I decide to leave you, neither you or anybody else can force me to do otherwise!” “—Then I’ll kill myself!” He lets out a frustrated sigh. “—Only idiots react like that, Maricruz!” “—Well if I can’t be with you, then neither can she!” Righto, he says. "--Neither of you. I’m going to put an end to this ridiculous situation I’ve caused. I’m divorcing you.” (Cue the other shoe drop.) Cara de say-it-ain’t-so de one tearful Maricruz.
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!Qué idiota! Octavio is. He knows Maricruz has none of the social graces & he leaves her alone. First place it's his new bride, he should be by her side. Then he is stupid enough to dance with an old girlfriend.
!!!Hurry Eduardo!!!
!!!Hurry Eduardo!!!
Couldn't bear to watch last night, but of course I wouldn't miss one of your recaps, Jardinera.
Favorite line so far: "Viewerville suffers thru elderly flirtation."
Oh my, yes, I find those icky scenes between abuelo and India Maria almost as painful as Eusebio's stealthy pursuit of Solita and Lucia's vicious machinations.
Decided to read El Cuaderno de Maya by Isabel Allende last night, rather than watch tv. In despair over trying to remember all the new vocabulary words though.
Baby steps, baby steps. I'm with Variopinta...Hurry Eduardo!
Favorite line so far: "Viewerville suffers thru elderly flirtation."
Oh my, yes, I find those icky scenes between abuelo and India Maria almost as painful as Eusebio's stealthy pursuit of Solita and Lucia's vicious machinations.
Decided to read El Cuaderno de Maya by Isabel Allende last night, rather than watch tv. In despair over trying to remember all the new vocabulary words though.
Baby steps, baby steps. I'm with Variopinta...Hurry Eduardo!
How cringeworthy was this? Octavio is a total jerk.
Rogelio Montero of LQNPA was suffering major depression and at least that was an even battle with a strong woman who could understand what was going on; what is Octavio's excuse? He doesn't even work and he is doing nothing to help Maricruz.
We can only hope Maricruz doesn't get pregnant.
Rogelio Montero of LQNPA was suffering major depression and at least that was an even battle with a strong woman who could understand what was going on; what is Octavio's excuse? He doesn't even work and he is doing nothing to help Maricruz.
We can only hope Maricruz doesn't get pregnant.
It seems to me, that we watched two different episodes. In mine Octavio was very sweet and romantic. Ok, what happened during the fiesta was wrong. But give him a break also. And he is working and working a lot. He told Lusia, that he dreams about a baby. He wants to build a house for his wife and theirs children. He's not bad, he's usual galan
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: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 10:03:00 AM EDT
: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 10:03:00 AM EDT
Jardinera:
Thanks so much for this most excellent recap. Liked all your asides.
Poor Maricruz! Octavio needs to see thru those mean girls Lucia and Ofelia. If only Santa would say something to him. She knows what is going on or she suspects. Maricruz has no idea how Lucia is controlling her. That fight was so cringeworthy all the hair pulling and slapping. I wish Maricruz had told Octavio what Lucia said to her. Instead let's divorce, that will fix it. Ugh!
Simona I don't think is a bad person. I think, given the chance, she would help Maricruz. She is disgusted, I think, with what Lucia is doing.
Why did the writers have to portray Maricruz as a savage? I don't like that part. Just because she is poor, they don't have to portray her this way.
Poor Solecita. I don't like the way this is heading with Ewwww-sebio. I wish Gramps would keep a better eye on her. How old is she supposed to be, like 15? I hope the chisme lady does tell Ofelia what Ewww-sebio has been up too, although I think she would take it out on Solecito, unfortunately.
I really wish someone would take Maricruz under their wing, Santa, and teach her proper etiquette and decorum, not the snobby kind mind you, but the basic nice things to do in public. She still needs a proper makeover and not the kind that Lucia is pushing on her. That yellow dress was bad enough without all the added hideous bows and those horrid silver shoes. That makeup looked plastered on, poor thing. She needs some jeans, flats and some decent blouses. And that hair needs a flat iron. I know, I know it's a TN, lol.
Thanks so much for this most excellent recap. Liked all your asides.
Poor Maricruz! Octavio needs to see thru those mean girls Lucia and Ofelia. If only Santa would say something to him. She knows what is going on or she suspects. Maricruz has no idea how Lucia is controlling her. That fight was so cringeworthy all the hair pulling and slapping. I wish Maricruz had told Octavio what Lucia said to her. Instead let's divorce, that will fix it. Ugh!
Simona I don't think is a bad person. I think, given the chance, she would help Maricruz. She is disgusted, I think, with what Lucia is doing.
Why did the writers have to portray Maricruz as a savage? I don't like that part. Just because she is poor, they don't have to portray her this way.
Poor Solecita. I don't like the way this is heading with Ewwww-sebio. I wish Gramps would keep a better eye on her. How old is she supposed to be, like 15? I hope the chisme lady does tell Ofelia what Ewww-sebio has been up too, although I think she would take it out on Solecito, unfortunately.
I really wish someone would take Maricruz under their wing, Santa, and teach her proper etiquette and decorum, not the snobby kind mind you, but the basic nice things to do in public. She still needs a proper makeover and not the kind that Lucia is pushing on her. That yellow dress was bad enough without all the added hideous bows and those horrid silver shoes. That makeup looked plastered on, poor thing. She needs some jeans, flats and some decent blouses. And that hair needs a flat iron. I know, I know it's a TN, lol.
Jardinera- Marvelous job recapping this cringe-worthy episode.
I didn't see Mari's reaction to the girl as a sign of how she grew up, but simply her acting as Lucia directed her. Lucia made her think this is the way a married woman stakes her claim on her man and protects him from falling for the charms of other women. I don’t think this would have been Mari's natural reaction otherwise.
But she is very possessive of Octavio (eres mio!), which is usually how men in tns act, or female villainesses. This is more about her immaturity and inexperience with relationships, I think.
Sweet mercy, they really made that dress worse than it already was. Octavio was trying to be sweet and not hurt Mari's feelings when she said she liked the bows, necklace, shoes and makeup, but he could have gently told her it was a little too much for a day time party, and that they just need to tone it down a bit-- then rip off the bows and wipe her face down, take the necklace off, let her hair down, and let her walk barefoot (it is a pool party after all).
Knowing the firestorm to come when they entered the party, he should have stuck like glue by her side, no matter what Lucia said. He’s taken Mari on a project, but he’s being lazy and outsourcing all her lessons. Has he given her one lesson on etiquette and social graces yet?
I didn't see Mari's reaction to the girl as a sign of how she grew up, but simply her acting as Lucia directed her. Lucia made her think this is the way a married woman stakes her claim on her man and protects him from falling for the charms of other women. I don’t think this would have been Mari's natural reaction otherwise.
But she is very possessive of Octavio (eres mio!), which is usually how men in tns act, or female villainesses. This is more about her immaturity and inexperience with relationships, I think.
Sweet mercy, they really made that dress worse than it already was. Octavio was trying to be sweet and not hurt Mari's feelings when she said she liked the bows, necklace, shoes and makeup, but he could have gently told her it was a little too much for a day time party, and that they just need to tone it down a bit-- then rip off the bows and wipe her face down, take the necklace off, let her hair down, and let her walk barefoot (it is a pool party after all).
Knowing the firestorm to come when they entered the party, he should have stuck like glue by her side, no matter what Lucia said. He’s taken Mari on a project, but he’s being lazy and outsourcing all her lessons. Has he given her one lesson on etiquette and social graces yet?
Solecita 15? Possible. Someone did say she was "menor de edad."
I don't like where they're going with her, either. She is too vulnerable and may be a suicide case later when the inevitable happens.
I don't like where they're going with her, either. She is too vulnerable and may be a suicide case later when the inevitable happens.
Thanks, Jardinera. Your recaps are always so much fun.
I'm so disappointed in Lucia... so pretty (especially those eyes) and yet so mean-spirited. I really don't comprehend why she has such animosity toward Maricruz. It seems like Maricruz would be a fun project for her.
Time for me to rag on Grandpa again. Now he's guilty of cow abuse. He had that poor cow's back legs all trussed up (no one does this) while milking her and then leaves her that way to have a little dance with Maria.
Carlos
I'm so disappointed in Lucia... so pretty (especially those eyes) and yet so mean-spirited. I really don't comprehend why she has such animosity toward Maricruz. It seems like Maricruz would be a fun project for her.
Time for me to rag on Grandpa again. Now he's guilty of cow abuse. He had that poor cow's back legs all trussed up (no one does this) while milking her and then leaves her that way to have a little dance with Maria.
Carlos
Poor Maricruz. She has no idea how ridiculous Lucia is making her look. Maricruz is going to feel worse than terrible when she realizes what's being done to her. I think the writers are setting the stage for some venganza down the road.
I thought Octavio played the divorce card awfully fast last night, but maybe that's to move the plot along.
Solecita - I'm really worried about what is going to happen with Euwwwsebio and how this will fit into Maricruz's story.
Beth
I thought Octavio played the divorce card awfully fast last night, but maybe that's to move the plot along.
Solecita - I'm really worried about what is going to happen with Euwwwsebio and how this will fit into Maricruz's story.
Beth
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 12:41:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 12:41:00 PM EDT
I’m actually more worried about Solita than I am about Maricruz right now. Mari is feisty and a fighter. Yes, she will be put in humiliating circumstances and made to suffer, but we know she will rise like a phoenix and come back for revenge. But I don’t see much happiness in Solita’s future if Ewsebio has his way with her.
Thank you Jardinera for your excellent recap--so helpful. I liked your line, ughhh where did I put my pepto?
Ok, my turn. Maricruz has such a sweet burst of sunshine personality. She was poor, yes but was so sweet and happy with life. Everything she once knew has changed and Maricruz is experiencing what could be described as the difference between night and day in her young life. I dont have high blood pressure but if I did, I probably would be in the hospital by now. I just about go through the roof when Lucia calls the sweet country girl goddess basura. I so despise that rich nose in the air woman [Carlos you can have her eyes] I wouldn't want any part of her. Lucia--She, is the true basura. This novela has barely just bugun and I am already thinking about anvil sizes. I wonder how long it will take Maricruz to realize who the enemy is?
The yellow dress. I didn't dislike it as most did. A goddess looks good in anything. [Maricruz looked better than the rich basura Lucia even when she was barefoot and had dirt on her face.] I thought that the dress was a little overdone for the party, others had dressed down so Maricruz was overdressed but I didn't think that she looked as bad as most others thought she did--I didn't think that the silver shoes matched the dress, that was a bad choice for sure. I was "OK" with the hair and the eye shadow [a man's view] but that look would have been better for an evening party.
A divorce? I don't think so but I'm
sure that there are rough times ahead for the novela's young couple that is before they figure out who basura Lucia really is. I can't wait for Maricruz to push her haughty nose in the dirt--yes the real dirt on the ground, from high up in the air to the dirt on the ground. It would serve her right.
EWsebio---Let's not even go there.
His anvil can't come soon enough.
the gringo
Ok, my turn. Maricruz has such a sweet burst of sunshine personality. She was poor, yes but was so sweet and happy with life. Everything she once knew has changed and Maricruz is experiencing what could be described as the difference between night and day in her young life. I dont have high blood pressure but if I did, I probably would be in the hospital by now. I just about go through the roof when Lucia calls the sweet country girl goddess basura. I so despise that rich nose in the air woman [Carlos you can have her eyes] I wouldn't want any part of her. Lucia--She, is the true basura. This novela has barely just bugun and I am already thinking about anvil sizes. I wonder how long it will take Maricruz to realize who the enemy is?
The yellow dress. I didn't dislike it as most did. A goddess looks good in anything. [Maricruz looked better than the rich basura Lucia even when she was barefoot and had dirt on her face.] I thought that the dress was a little overdone for the party, others had dressed down so Maricruz was overdressed but I didn't think that she looked as bad as most others thought she did--I didn't think that the silver shoes matched the dress, that was a bad choice for sure. I was "OK" with the hair and the eye shadow [a man's view] but that look would have been better for an evening party.
A divorce? I don't think so but I'm
sure that there are rough times ahead for the novela's young couple that is before they figure out who basura Lucia really is. I can't wait for Maricruz to push her haughty nose in the dirt--yes the real dirt on the ground, from high up in the air to the dirt on the ground. It would serve her right.
EWsebio---Let's not even go there.
His anvil can't come soon enough.
the gringo
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 1:48:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 1:48:00 PM EDT
It occurred to me during lunch that Lucia was probably hoping that Maricruz would spill the borscht on the yellow dress, perhaps even hoping to cause that.
Lucia's Karmageddon should include some serious public humiliation.
Lucia's Karmageddon should include some serious public humiliation.
Decided to read the recaps first then just watch the scenes I'm interested in until the transformation. I don't like where this is going re: Maricruz, or Solita during this time--I'm done with the whole rape the innocent storyline. First Lumi (STuD), then Luz (AB) and now most probably Solita.
Nanette
Nanette
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 2:19:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 2:19:00 PM EDT
Thanks all! I got to say that I was totally exhausted by the end of the fight scene. It was excruciating, more so because it was anticipated and we knew where it was heading and how awful it was truly going to be--and it was!
I too was already starting to consider Lucia's unholy recompense! LOL!
I too was already starting to consider Lucia's unholy recompense! LOL!
Judy B: Ha! I find watching India Maria in general to be equivalent to listening to fingernails on a chalkboard, (let alone having to wonder what she's saying in Nahuatl when there's purposely no Spanish translation).
Love your writing style, Jardinera. I hope I'll learn from you as I get more practice at this recapping craft.
Another great recap, Jardinera. Most entertaining and even poetic--"let nature take its rambling course."
Unfortunately, letting nature take its course is Octavio's modus operandi. As Vivi said, "he’s being lazy and outsourcing all her lessons." He could have sweet talked her into removing the bows and toning down the eye shadow. He could have done a little role play with her on how to meet and greet.
Why are we not surprised that nasty Ofelia's novio is nasty Ewwsebio? There's a case of trash seeking its natural level.
And another trashy couple, our high-society snakes. Lucia tells her lies so sweetly and Miguel has all the backbone of wet spaghetti.
MC walking in heels gave me a little flashback to Eva in her tacones. I really miss Eva.
Abuelo telling MC her mother's story made me wonder--was MC always satisfied with the hut, the river, and the daily struggle for food? Did she never feel yearnings for something more, something beyond her limited horizons? (As Belle sings in Beauty and the Beast, "there must be something more than this provincial life!" Of course, Belle was a reader.)
The MC character is broadly drawn, yet I think Ana Brenda is avoiding a total caricature in playing her (some will disagree, I know.) I'm just waiting for MC to gain enough self-knowledge and worldly wisdom to start taking names and kicking a$$. Then Octavio will regret his lazy ways and return to being gaunt and sickly.
Props to Simone for her concern for MC and her condemnation of Lucia. Maybe she'll become an active member of Team MC. MC will need all the allies she can muster if Octavio forges ahead with his short-sighted divorce plan.
Unfortunately, letting nature take its course is Octavio's modus operandi. As Vivi said, "he’s being lazy and outsourcing all her lessons." He could have sweet talked her into removing the bows and toning down the eye shadow. He could have done a little role play with her on how to meet and greet.
Why are we not surprised that nasty Ofelia's novio is nasty Ewwsebio? There's a case of trash seeking its natural level.
And another trashy couple, our high-society snakes. Lucia tells her lies so sweetly and Miguel has all the backbone of wet spaghetti.
MC walking in heels gave me a little flashback to Eva in her tacones. I really miss Eva.
Abuelo telling MC her mother's story made me wonder--was MC always satisfied with the hut, the river, and the daily struggle for food? Did she never feel yearnings for something more, something beyond her limited horizons? (As Belle sings in Beauty and the Beast, "there must be something more than this provincial life!" Of course, Belle was a reader.)
The MC character is broadly drawn, yet I think Ana Brenda is avoiding a total caricature in playing her (some will disagree, I know.) I'm just waiting for MC to gain enough self-knowledge and worldly wisdom to start taking names and kicking a$$. Then Octavio will regret his lazy ways and return to being gaunt and sickly.
Props to Simone for her concern for MC and her condemnation of Lucia. Maybe she'll become an active member of Team MC. MC will need all the allies she can muster if Octavio forges ahead with his short-sighted divorce plan.
Wait a minute, it was borscht yesterday? No way. It's impossible.
And I don't know why, but Uni cut episodes. Nothing special and only few seconds, but very strange for me.
By the way, I forgot to say thanks. It was worth of waiting. I'm about recap
Alegria
And I don't know why, but Uni cut episodes. Nothing special and only few seconds, but very strange for me.
By the way, I forgot to say thanks. It was worth of waiting. I'm about recap
Alegria
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 4:02:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 4:02:00 PM EDT
Nanette- There is ALWAYS a rape scene. I think Refugio was the only one that didn't, and bless those writers for it! I hate it too.
Simona is being set up and nice so she can earn her inevitable makeover. I just wish she could speak up more now to help out.
I almost laughed when MC was dragged into the bedroom and kept trying to get out to rip out that other girl's hair and Octavio kept yanking her back. It was a little much but better to show the transformation, I suppose. Octavio is in for some righteous vengence and I say good. He deserves it.
Kelly
Simona is being set up and nice so she can earn her inevitable makeover. I just wish she could speak up more now to help out.
I almost laughed when MC was dragged into the bedroom and kept trying to get out to rip out that other girl's hair and Octavio kept yanking her back. It was a little much but better to show the transformation, I suppose. Octavio is in for some righteous vengence and I say good. He deserves it.
Kelly
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 5:15:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 5:15:00 PM EDT
Alegria
I don't know what the captions called it, but it looked like borscht to me.
Is borscht usually served cold?
I don't know what the captions called it, but it looked like borscht to me.
Is borscht usually served cold?
Hola todos. Thank you Jar--it's always such a pleasure to read your recaps. Indeed they are better than the episodes and you know exactly where we would lose interest and FF for us.
Yesterday I ranted about the use of cutlery. I said I'd stop ranting, but Maricruz' *savagery* has everybody cringing, so I'll continue with a hair rant.
Solecita wears her hair pulled back so it doesnt fall in her face. India Maria has nice tight braids, Santa has her hair down but tiny braids keep it out of her face (Maria in QBA uses braids the same way). Maricruz sees enough local women in the market who pull their hair back. She's the only one who lets it fly loose. I can't believe Maricruz doesn't know enough or want to enough to keep her hair out of her face. She could have a pony tail for heavens' sakes (hmmm I'm using that phrase a lot).
Then I began to think--this is her pre-renaissance uniform. After her make-over, they will probably have her hair swept up in back (as she had in some stunning scenes in LQNPA & Sortie). The idea is to not make her recognizable to the people she's waging veneance on, so I'll go with the flying hair, only for now.
I was wrong about last night. They didn't end up in the pool. This was worse--assaulting someone. Grounds for a lawsuit. And I never saw the divorce coming 6 episodes in, either.
Yesterday I ranted about the use of cutlery. I said I'd stop ranting, but Maricruz' *savagery* has everybody cringing, so I'll continue with a hair rant.
Solecita wears her hair pulled back so it doesnt fall in her face. India Maria has nice tight braids, Santa has her hair down but tiny braids keep it out of her face (Maria in QBA uses braids the same way). Maricruz sees enough local women in the market who pull their hair back. She's the only one who lets it fly loose. I can't believe Maricruz doesn't know enough or want to enough to keep her hair out of her face. She could have a pony tail for heavens' sakes (hmmm I'm using that phrase a lot).
Then I began to think--this is her pre-renaissance uniform. After her make-over, they will probably have her hair swept up in back (as she had in some stunning scenes in LQNPA & Sortie). The idea is to not make her recognizable to the people she's waging veneance on, so I'll go with the flying hair, only for now.
I was wrong about last night. They didn't end up in the pool. This was worse--assaulting someone. Grounds for a lawsuit. And I never saw the divorce coming 6 episodes in, either.
Variopinta, borscht NEVER served cold. NEVER!!!
Alegria
Alegria
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 5:39:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 5:39:00 PM EDT
La Paloma:
"...was MC always satisfied with the hut, the river, and the daily struggle for food? Did she never feel yearnings for something more, something beyond her limited horizons?" Me also! What made her mother take the initiative and why not MC?
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ViviDC: As for his "outsourcing the lessons" to others, ITSA but Tav seems to be a bit on the lazy side to me, and maybe that's part of the upbringing he had as a rich kid in the backwater of Mexico. I noticed he didn't lift a finger to help the struggling Maria when she was dragging that rolled up mattress down the stairs and out of the house. It could be the reason he doesn't have a job now, too, and it seems to be a basic character flaw of his. How did he get the money for the ring, by the way? He certainly didn't have money for a dress and shoes or any of the necessary undies and such.
"...was MC always satisfied with the hut, the river, and the daily struggle for food? Did she never feel yearnings for something more, something beyond her limited horizons?" Me also! What made her mother take the initiative and why not MC?
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ViviDC: As for his "outsourcing the lessons" to others, ITSA but Tav seems to be a bit on the lazy side to me, and maybe that's part of the upbringing he had as a rich kid in the backwater of Mexico. I noticed he didn't lift a finger to help the struggling Maria when she was dragging that rolled up mattress down the stairs and out of the house. It could be the reason he doesn't have a job now, too, and it seems to be a basic character flaw of his. How did he get the money for the ring, by the way? He certainly didn't have money for a dress and shoes or any of the necessary undies and such.
Didn't see the ep, so taking this out of context, but maybe the divorce threat was just a knee-jerk thing and he'll take it back.
Kelly: I don't remember a rape in MEPS or CME (the other two TNs I've seen). I'm a newbie compared to most of you--just four TNs under my belt.
Kelly: I don't remember a rape in MEPS or CME (the other two TNs I've seen). I'm a newbie compared to most of you--just four TNs under my belt.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 6:01:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 6:01:00 PM EDT
I imagine Simona feels some empathy for Maricruz. She may not be poor but she is plain which is just as much of a sin as being poor, at least in the world she lives in. So I hope she goes behind Lucía's back and helps Maricruz.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 6:40:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 6:40:00 PM EDT
Hi, I've been lurking here quietly, am finally speaking up because I feel I have to put in a word in defense of the Grandpa.
I didn't catch last nights episode, so I didn't see how he milked the cow, but there really isn't anything unusual or wrong about tying up the cow's back legs while milking her.
When I was younger, I lived with an aunt and uncle in Mexico and one of my chores was to milk the cow. I'd go into the stable, put feed in the trough so she could eat while I milked, and I would ti up the back legs. This is what my uncle did and what I was taught.
The reason to do this is because the cow, even a docile, happy cow, at some point is liable to move while milking her and can knock over the pail of milk (or the guy doing the milking).
I'd also have to tie up the the tail with the rope between the legs or else she would be moving it back and forth. One time I didn't tie it up well enough. The tail came loose and the cow, she gave me a good thwack on the head with her tail!
So, not knowing more about the scene, Grandpa probably had a good reason to tie up the cow's back legs.
I didn't catch last nights episode, so I didn't see how he milked the cow, but there really isn't anything unusual or wrong about tying up the cow's back legs while milking her.
When I was younger, I lived with an aunt and uncle in Mexico and one of my chores was to milk the cow. I'd go into the stable, put feed in the trough so she could eat while I milked, and I would ti up the back legs. This is what my uncle did and what I was taught.
The reason to do this is because the cow, even a docile, happy cow, at some point is liable to move while milking her and can knock over the pail of milk (or the guy doing the milking).
I'd also have to tie up the the tail with the rope between the legs or else she would be moving it back and forth. One time I didn't tie it up well enough. The tail came loose and the cow, she gave me a good thwack on the head with her tail!
So, not knowing more about the scene, Grandpa probably had a good reason to tie up the cow's back legs.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 6:45:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 6:45:00 PM EDT
Alegria
That's what I suspected considering it's origin. They probably said beet soup. Does anyone know what they called it?
Anyway, it makes me want HOT beet soup or borscht.
That's what I suspected considering it's origin. They probably said beet soup. Does anyone know what they called it?
Anyway, it makes me want HOT beet soup or borscht.
I lived in the country, not a farm but everyone had cows or goats & chickens. I never saw anyone tie the legs, never heard of it. I guess the cows liked us. I milked abuelos goats & if one gave me a threatning look I just gave it more feed.
Thanks for the detailed recap, Jardinera. I haven't seen the episode, but I haven't missed a thing.
JudyB-I just bought El Cuaderno de Maya yesterday! Great minds think alike? Another good book: El Maestro del Prado by Javier Sierra. I'm currently reading it.
JudyB-I just bought El Cuaderno de Maya yesterday! Great minds think alike? Another good book: El Maestro del Prado by Javier Sierra. I'm currently reading it.
Variopinta-I don't know about this episode, but on Monday they used the phrase "sopa de betabel" for the beet soup.
So it's wrong borscht. it's mine national dish and by the way all ours soups are served hot.
Alegria
Alegria
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 7:48:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 7:48:00 PM EDT
Nanette- CME had Karina, the doctor's wife, raped by the doc when he kidnapped her. I think they were still married but that's no excuse. I can't remember MEP, but there must have been something. Maybe there were just attempts. It just seems like there is always one, preferably of a virgin, who is more likely to get pregnant than anyone trying to conceive. If this isn't on the bingo board, it should be.
Kelly
Kelly
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 7:57:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 7:57:00 PM EDT
Variopinta,
where my family is from in Mexico it's a common thing to do. Is it just different customs or moodier cows?. At any rate, what Abuelo did is completely believable to me.
where my family is from in Mexico it's a common thing to do. Is it just different customs or moodier cows?. At any rate, what Abuelo did is completely believable to me.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 8:51:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 8:51:00 PM EDT
Sorry, that last comment is from me, Pancho. I thought I had typed in my name.
Permalink posted by : Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 8:52:00 PM EDT
: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 8:52:00 PM EDT
I was quite young & didn't see a lot of cows being milked, I do remember a swat in the head by the tail.
In case anyone wants to know how to milk a cow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD2hx0uyhMo
She is not tethered.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD2hx0uyhMo
She is not tethered.
Here are a couple of more videos of cow milking, both showing the animals back legs tied together:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVSWeo5cbo8
(By the sound of the music, this fist one could be in South America, possibly Columbia,, but I'm no expert).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySG6oS5JW10
I don't mean to be debating animal husbandry techniques here but I sensed what seemed to be a little skepticism. I just wanted to confirm the show's depiction of a little bit of Mexican rural life with a little personal knowledge and experience that I have, on a blog I happen to like.
And now "Caray, Caray!" knows more about milking cows than it ever wanted to know!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVSWeo5cbo8
(By the sound of the music, this fist one could be in South America, possibly Columbia,, but I'm no expert).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySG6oS5JW10
I don't mean to be debating animal husbandry techniques here but I sensed what seemed to be a little skepticism. I just wanted to confirm the show's depiction of a little bit of Mexican rural life with a little personal knowledge and experience that I have, on a blog I happen to like.
And now "Caray, Caray!" knows more about milking cows than it ever wanted to know!
Permalink posted by : Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 12:38:00 AM EDT
: Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 12:38:00 AM EDT
I was wondering how did MC's mom get to have an education and marry a rich man - sure, MC married one, too, but in different circumstances.
So Abuelo had nothing to do with it...it was all her.
I tend to agree with the ones who consider him partly guilty for the way MC grew up, because when she was a child he wasn't that old and could have taught her a few things. But all in all, this is just for the plot's sake, so, like many others, I FF most of the show, waiting for better times.
So Abuelo had nothing to do with it...it was all her.
I tend to agree with the ones who consider him partly guilty for the way MC grew up, because when she was a child he wasn't that old and could have taught her a few things. But all in all, this is just for the plot's sake, so, like many others, I FF most of the show, waiting for better times.
And now "Caray, Caray!" knows more about milking cows than it ever wanted to know!
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